The images are not in real time. Most images are two to three years old. Overhead images have been obtained from a variety of sources, including declassified satellite data and commercial aerial imagery.
Most of the earth is low resolution imagery, but some places, such as major metropolitan areas, offer much higher resolution.
Satellites are in a Polar Orbit, so the images tend to run North / South. (Satelites circle the Earth from North Pole to South pole back to North Pole taking pictures)
The "Fly To" box can be a little finicky!
Latitude/longitude is separated by number phrase and direction with a space, but NOTHING ELSE (i.e., 42 118 39E 37 19 125 S).
Be at the right "eye altitude" (the height you are above the Earth). Sometimes you need to zoom OUT to get a larger picture and sometimes you need to zoom IN pretty close.
Make sure you check to see that the correct layers are on for what you are searching for!
Always wait for the video streaming (in the lower center of the satellite picture) to reach 100 percent.
INSTRUCTIONS: Open a Word document, put both partners' names at the top along with today's date. You will be assigned a group letter by your teacher. Complete your assigned task (below) and save a copy of your assignment in BOTH partners' server folder. Then print ONLY ONE copy and hand it in for a grade. BOTH partners may write a letter to Dr. Lensington about your assigned task and add it to your Mixbook photo journal as part of your required 7 sites.
Clue A
50° 0'38.20"N 110° 6'48.32"W
Describe the image (in detail)
Where is he? (Zoom in and out to get location), then "google" him to find out about him.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue B
55.752523 37.623087
Where are you (continent and country)?
What is this building, when was it built, by whom and why?
Use the Wikipedia article or another website to write 2 interesting facts about it.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue C
40.429800 116.568400
Where are you (continent and country)?
Scroll or zoom OUT until you see the Wikipedia article, located north and west of these coordinates. Open the article.
What is the name of this particular site and what is significant (important) about it? Include at least 2 interesting facts about this site.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue D
45.515023 25.367139
Where are you (continent and country)?
Find the Wikipedia article labeled "Bran Castle". Why is this castle famous?
Click on the link for Vlad III from within the Wikipedia article. Who was Vlad? Did he actually live in this castle? [You may also check out this website for further information: http://www.exploringromania.com/draculas-castle.html
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue E
43°58'42.70"N, 15°23'0.14"E
Where are you (continent and country)?
Visit the Wikipedia entry for this location. What is the name of this site and what does it mean in English? How was this formed? Who owns this?
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue F
47.557574N 10.749800E
Where are you (continent and country)?
Open the Wikipedia article and click "See full article". What is this--describe with details? Who built it and why? What other building (in the United States) is modeled after this? Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue G
35.316857N 139.535729E
Where are you (continent and country)?
Open the Wikipedia article and click "See full article" What is this? When was it built? Who built it and how tall is it? Record 2 interesting facts about it.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue H
-17.925511,25.858223
Where are you (continent and two countries that border this phenomenon)?
What is this? Find the Wikipedia icon and, after looking through the FULL article, report on how many species of fish live in the upper section and how many species of fish are in the lower section.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
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Clue I
25 11 49.7N 55 16 26.8E
WAIT! Be sure to turn on "3D buildings" in your layers because you HAVE to see this!
Where are you (continent and country)?
What is this? Find the Wikipedia icon and tell me two interesting facts about this site.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Clue J
30.325173N 35.442581E
Where are you (continent and country)?
Open the Wikipedia article and click "See full article" What is this? When was it built? Who built it? Record 2 interesting facts about it.
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
Google Earth Navigation Tip Cards: (Some of these are in your folder packets, but you can click to open these here as well)
Google Earth Practice Sheets:
Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
- Where are you (continent and two countries that border this phenomenon)?
- What is this? Find the Wikipedia icon and, after looking through the FULL article, report on how many species of fish live in the upper section and how many species of fish are in the lower section.
- Take a screen shot, open the picture in Paint, and save it with an appropriate name in your server account. Then upload this picture on your Google Clue document. You can also include 2 other images using the Panoramio layer.
- Use Clue Card & Postcard #1 (from Google Classroom) to record your notes AND write a letter to Dr. Lensington for your Mixbook.
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